Midtown BBQ – Japan’s Best Barbecue Expands to Tokyo
May 30, 2023 By Michael Stigall
If you’re as mad about steaks and barbecue as we are here at Japan Info Swap, then you’ll already know Midtown BBQ pretty well, especially if you live in Nagoya or Yokohama. But what if you’re one of those Kanto residents who doesn’t live particularly close to Kannai Station? As...[ Click to read more ]
Educational Museums in Tokyo That Are Actually Fun
By Michael Stigall
There is something about science that can capture a child's imagination. Whether it is the natural world, robotics, or outer space, getting to grips with our surroundings can be spellbinding for young fertile minds. However, in an age of iPads, YouTube, and easily accessible cartoons, it can be challenging to...[ Click to read more ]
Best Beaches in Kansai
May 19, 2023 By Justin Hanus
Japan is not one of the first countries that spring to mind when you think of beach culture, but in fact, the country has plenty of beautiful coastlines, with the Kansai region boasting many memorable beaches consisting of pale sand and lush turquoise water. Fancy a dip this summer? Here...[ Click to read more ]
The Hunt is Afoot! Clam Hunting with the Kids in Mikawa Bay near Nagoya
Apr 28, 2023 By Bert Wishart
Clam hunting is a fun and educational activity that kids and adults alike can enjoy, especially in the beautiful Mikawa Bay area. Located in southern Aichi, Mikawa Bay has a rich and diverse marine life ecosystem, including a wide variety of clams popular for 'hunting.' This family-friendly activity is a...[ Click to read more ]
KidZania Tokyo – A Place for Kids to Explore the Future
By Michael Stigall
What did you want to be when you grew up? Did you spend hours playing doctors and nurses? Did you imitate your school teachers? Did you pretend to be a fireman, a policewoman, or a bus driver? At Kidzania, your children can do just that, but for real. Following the...[ Click to read more ]
Chilling and Grilling In Tokyo
By Michael Stigall
It's almost time for grilling. Grilling in Japan isn't the same as back home, but it gets the job done. Just some good weather, a barbecue, and some lovely refreshments are all I need to make my weekend complete. That said, I firmly believe that the best barbecue is the...[ Click to read more ]
Tokyo’s Best Ice Cream Shops
Apr 27, 2023 By Michael Stigall
Spring is upon us. It is one of the best times of the year since it is neither too hot nor too cold, but it often leaves me feeling uneasy as it means we are only a short time away from the usually hot and humid Japanese summer. There are...[ Click to read more ]
Studio Ghibli – Sharing Japanese Culture with your Kids
By Bert Wishart
With a tradition going back centuries, Japanese animation, known better as anime, is perhaps one of the country's greatest cultural exports. While you may feel little interest in cartoons outside of Family Guy and The Simpsons, to eschew Japanese anime entirely is to ignore a huge aspect of the nation...[ Click to read more ]
A Guide to Tokyo’s Many Baseball Teams
Mar 28, 2023 By Michael Stigall
It is hard to describe how popular baseball is in Japan. With the recent win at the World Baseball Classic over the USA, nobody can deny that Japanese baseball is the real deal anymore. And while every major city and region has a team, no place in Japan, or Earth...[ Click to read more ]
Mother Farm: Enjoying Chiba’s Pastoral Theme Park
By Michael Stigall
Mother Farm (マザー牧場) is an expansive working “entertainment” farm that is located in Chiba’s central Boso Peninsula countryside sitting 300m atop Mt. Kanozan. These qualities combine to create the perfect outing for those wanting to escape the metropolis’s traffic-choked, building-lined streets and looking for some open space with the kids...[ Click to read more ]
